COPS: Norristown man robbed in front of his own house

NORRISTOWN — Police fielded a report of a robbery that took place at 5:30 a.m. on Aug. 20 on the 700 block of Violet Street. The victim told police he was coming home from work when he saw an unknown man sitting on his front steps of his home. The man demanded money and displayed a silver semi-automatic handgun.

The robber allegedly took the victim’s wallet, which had $100 in it, and the victim’s Mexican identification.

The victim then safely got into his home and told police he would be able to identify the suspect if he saw him again.

Man arrested after making threats with gun

NORRISTOWN — A Norristown man was arrested after allegedly threatening two people with a gun. Kareem Johnson, 20, of Norristown, allegedly threatened to shoot two people just after 5 p.m. Thursday evening.

One of the victims told police a group of four people tracked her down and wanted to beat her up because she told a man, whom police only identified as “B.J.,” where he could find someone only identified as “Brown.” The group alleged that B.J. ultimately shot Brown.

The two victims allegedly then went to Brown’s family’s house on the 600 block of Astor Street to try to resolve the misunderstanding peacefully.

According to police, the family was hostile towards the two victims and did not want to cooperate.

Ultimately, Johnson came out and said “We’re gonna end this,” and allegedly showed the two victims a gun.

When police arrived, they spotted Johnson and searched the house, but were unable to find a gun. However, they did find a large quantity of crack cocaine, according to police.

Johnson faces charges of carrying a firearm without a license, disorderly conduct and simple assault.